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Elegant words said before meal, not needing any more before the end (8)

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graceful

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'elegant' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for graceful that I've seen before include "Showing elegance of manner or movement" , "Elegant and moving easily" , "Fluid" , "Elegant in movement or manner" , "Elegant, moving beautifully" .)

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